Literally Amazing Words and Where They Come From

Did you know that English words come from all over the world and that their meanings have changed along their journey? Our word 'zero' comes from the Arabic word for empty space. 'Companion' is from the Latin for with bread.  With simple descriptions and dazzling, evocative and witty illustrations, this is a fascinating introduction to the rich history and cultural diversity of our language.  Words included: karaoke (Japanese); zero (Arabic); guru (Sanskrit); ukulele (Hawaiian); jaguar (Tupi); royalty (Norman French); companion (Latin); kookaburra (Wradjuri); worm (Old English); mummy (Persian); caribou (Algonquin); safari (Swahili)

ISBN:	9781912920174
Publisher:	What on Earth Publishing
Imprint:	What on Earth Publishing
Published date:	07 May 2020
DEWEY:	422
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	32
Weight:	466g
Height:	273mm
Width:	282mm
Spine width:	10mm

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